NBA Releases ₹43.22 Lakh for Access Benefit Sharing

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released ₹43.22 lakh in patent-linked Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) funds, marking a significant step in equitable sharing of benefits derived from Indian biological resources. The funds, generated from Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) applications, will be distributed to sixteen State Biodiversity Boards for community-based conservation and livelihood initiatives, reinforcing India's commitment to the Nagoya Protocol.

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